Affordable "Sibling" to Nothing Headphones: CMF Headphone Pro Boasts Customization, 100 Hours of Music, and a Unique "Energy Slider"

Experience a fresh take on trusty headphones with CMF Headphone Pro, offering customizable style, marathon battery life, and innovative sound controls.

A Fresh Yet Familiar Vibe: CMF’s New Headphones Arrive

If you’re a fan of sleek audio gear but sometimes find ultra-modern designs a bit too wild, CMF Headphone Pro headphones might just be your new favorite. Earlier this year, Nothing headphones shook the headphone world with their first full-sized wireless model, flaunting that transparent, futuristic aesthetic we've come to admire. Now, their sub-brand CMF is stepping into the ring with a more classic, rounded look that still carries that fresh spirit of customization and personality.

Unlike the bold, angular style of their “big brother” Nothing headphones, the CMF Headphone Pro opts for a softer, traditional silhouette. Available in light green, light gray, and dark gray, these cans invite you to play with colors by swapping out ear cushions. Fancy a pop of color? Choose between light green or CMF’s signature orange cushions to make these headphones uniquely yours—after all, customization is CMF’s middle name.

Budget-Friendly Beats: Premium Features Without the Premium Price Tag

Here’s where things get really exciting. The CMF Headphone Pro headphones pack serious value, retailing for about €100 / £80 in Europe (roughly $110 USD), which is approximately a third of the price compared to Nothing’s flagship headphones. And if you want to swap the ear cushions to freshen up your look, those come in at about €25 / £20 ($28 USD).

For those stateside, the headphones launch on October 7th at $100, with replacement cushions priced around $25—making it easy to keep your headphones looking and feeling new.

Marathon Listening Sessions: Battery Life That Keeps Up

If you’re like me and constantly on the go, battery life can make or break your headphone experience. The CMF Headphone Pro headphones impress with an astounding 100 hours of playback on a single charge—but fair warning, that’s with Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) turned off.

Keep ANC active, and you still get a whopping 50 hours. That’s enough tunes to cover even the longest road trips or marathon workdays without scrambling for a charger.

Smarter Sound: Adaptive ANC and Cinematic Audio Modes

The CMF Pro headphones don’t just rely on battery life to impress. Their hybrid adaptive ANC can slash noise by up to 99%, intelligently switching between strong, moderate, and light noise cancellation modes based on your environment. So whether you’re in a noisy café or relaxing at home, your soundtrack stays crisp and clear.

For those moments when you want to stay aware, the transparency mode lets outside sounds in without removing your headphones.

But wait—there’s more. The headphones include static spatial audio with "Cinema" and "Concert" modes, adjusting the soundstage’s width, depth, and clarity to whisk you away to your favorite movie theater or live gig.

The Joy of Hardware Controls: Say Goodbye to Touch Sensitivity Frustrations

I’ve got to hand it to CMF here—their headphones embrace good old-fashioned hardware controls, ditching finicky touch panels that often frustrate me when I’m trying to adjust volume or skip tracks.

The multi-functional roller on the ear cup is genius:

• Rotate it to dial volume up or down
• Press once to play or pause
• Hold down to cycle through ANC modes manually

It’s tactile, intuitive, and downright satisfying—no more accidental taps or fumbling.

Meet the "Energy Slider": Your Sound, Your Way on the Fly

Perhaps the coolest feature of the CMF Headphone Pro is the unique Energy Slider. This nifty control lets you tweak either the bass or treble in real time without reaching for your phone. Through the companion Nothing X app, you decide which frequency band gets your attention and adjust it live—perfect for those moments when your mood demands more thump or sparkle.

Quick-Access Button with AI and Spatial Audio Functions

The CMF Pro doesn’t stop at sound customization. There’s a dedicated quick-access button you can program to switch spatial audio modes, launch voice memos synced with the Essential Space app on your phone, or even call up ChatGPT. Yep, AI assistance right from your headphones—talk about futuristic!

Premium Sound Hardware: Big Drivers and Hi-Res Audio Certification

Inside, these headphones pack 40mm drivers wrapped around 16.5mm copper voice coils, promising rich, precise sound. They support the high-quality LDAC codec and carry the Hi-Res Audio Wireless certification, ensuring your playlists sound as good as they possibly can.

CMF teamed up with Audiodo to bring a personalized sound profile feature. After a quick three-minute hearing test, your headphones fine-tune audio settings specifically for your ears. Best of all, this custom profile stays saved on the headphones themselves, letting you enjoy your perfectly calibrated sound not only on your phone but also on other devices like your PC.

CMF Headphone Pro throw boredom out the window: vibrant design, swappable ear cushions, and a mysterious ‘energy slider.’

FAQ

• What is the battery life of CMF Headphone Pro with and without ANC?
  The headphones last up to 100 hours without ANC and 50 hours with ANC active.
• Can I customize the appearance of these headphones?
  Yes! You can swap ear cushions between light green and signature orange to make the headphones your own.
• What is the Energy Slider and how does it work?
  It’s a hardware control that adjusts either the bass or treble on the fly, configurable through the Nothing X app.
• Are the headphones compatible with high-resolution audio?
  Yes, they support LDAC codec and are Hi-Res Audio Wireless certified.
• What unique features do the hardware controls offer?
  The roller allows volume control, playback management, and ANC mode switching, providing a tactile, frustration-free user experience.

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